Charles Sparboe Murdered in Billings, Montana age 60

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On July 31, 1990, in Billings, Montana, 60-year-old coin shop owner Charles William Sparboe and his 47-year-old assistant, Catharine Newstrom, were found fatally shot in the head at the Treasure State Silver & Gold coin shop. Approximately $54,000 worth of coins and gold was stolen during the incident.

Prior to the murders, Sparboe had expressed concerns about a new customer who had been frequenting the shop. This individual claimed to be a farmer from nearby Laurel, Montana, looking t ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Charles Sparboe

gender

Male

city

Billings

state

MT

Date of Death

1990-07-31

Age at Death

60

First Name

Charles

Last Name

Sparboe

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

11/29/2024

Charles Sparboe
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